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Periclase and Larimar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.9
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Periclase and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase and Larimar physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Periclase and Larimar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Periclase and Larimar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Larimar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Larimar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Larimar is 2.74-2.90.